Heptanal, 97%

Description

CAS: 111-71-7 | C7H14O | 114.19 g/mol

Heptanal is used as a synthesis intermediate in the fragrances and flavors industry. It is the precursor to 1-heptanol, ethyl heptanoate and for certain lubricants.

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Applications
Heptanal is used as a synthesis intermediate in the fragrances and flavors industry. It is the precursor to 1-heptanol, ethyl heptanoate and for certain lubricants.

Solubility
Soluble in water 1.3 g/L.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, air.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 111-71-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00007028
• InChI Key: FXHGMKSSBGDXIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: heptaldehyde, enanthaldehyde, n-heptaldehyde, enanthal, heptyl aldehyde, heptanaldehyde, n-heptanal, oenanthaldehyde, enanthole, oenanthal
• PubChem CID: 8130
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34787
• IUPAC Name: heptanal
• SMILES: CCCCCCC=O

• Melting Point: -43°C
• Density: 0.85
• Boiling Point: 152°C to 154°C
• Flash Point: 35°C (95°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Assay Percent Range: 0.97
• Refractive Index: 1.4125
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN3056
• Beilstein: 1560236
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,4658
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water 1.3g/L.
• Formula Weight: 114.19
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Heptanal

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: N-HEPTALDEHYDE
EINECSNumber	203-898-4
RTECSNumber	MI6900000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only